"Soft money" donations have no limit, but may not be used on behalf of
federal candidates. In contrast, regular "hard money" contributions can go
directly to federal candidates or be used on their behalf, but are limited
and regulated by the FEC. The other difference between hard and soft money
is that soft money contributions can be made directly from corporate or
union treasuries - something that's prohibited when money is given directly
to candidates.

Totals listed here include all contributions made
by the organization itself, its political action committee (if it has one), and its
employees, officers and members of their immediate families.
Totals are based on contributions received by the Federal Election Commission
on December 31, 1969.

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